Pulaski County and the Town of Winamac are both moving ahead with applications for more COVID-19 relief for local businesses. Required public hearings were held last week for their COVID-19 Response Program applications.
Continue readingWinamac Officials Discuss Wellhead Protection Plan
The Town of Winamac is working on a plan to protect its drinking water. Town officials discussed a required wellhead protection plan during a public hearing last month.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board Agrees on Solution for Shared Pickleball/Tennis Court
The Winamac Park Board appears to have reached a solution to the Town Park’s pickleball problem. Rather than allowing the shared tennis and pickleball court to be re-equipped exclusively for pickleball, board president and pickleball player Jon Chapman suggested an idea to make it easier to have both sports.
Continue readingRaces Taking Shape in Pulaski County
The latest round of candidate filings in Pulaski County sets up a general election contest for a county-wide seat. Continue reading
Winamac Changes Insurance Provider, Council Discusses Park Board
The Town of Winamac is changing health insurance providers. The Town Council voted Monday to switch to Time Insurance, which submitted the lowest annual quote at just under $8,000. That’s $3,000 less than the price given by the town’s current provider, United Healthcare. Continue reading
Long Branch Building Nears Demolition
A Downtown Winamac building is one step closer to demolition. The Long Branch building had been acquired by the town under a quitclaim deed after the county issued a demolition order against the site. Continue reading
Winamac Council Schedules Special Session to Update Nepotism Policy
The Winamac Town Council will meet in a special session tomorrow morning to update its nepotism policy. Winamac’s current policy dates back to 2012, when the state first started requiring one from local governments. Continue reading
Winamac Council Votes Against Urban Chicken Ordinance
Chickens will not be coming to the Town of Winamac in the near future. The Town Council narrowly defeated an ordinance Monday that would have let residents raise poultry in the town for a one-year trial period. Continue reading
Bi-County Pursuit Ends with Arrest
A North Judson man faces several charges after reportedly leading two Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies on a high-speed chase Thursday night. Continue reading
Winamac Council Reorganizes, Makes Appointments
The Winamac Town Council met in a special session Monday to reorganize for 2016. Kenneth McFarland was officially reappointed as council president, and Tom Murray was selected to serve as vice president. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski School Superintendent Discusses Future of ISTEP
A local school official is weighing in on state lawmakers’ proposal to replace the ISTEP with an “off-the-shelf” test. Continue reading
State Approves Pulaski County Bicentennial Legacy Projects
Pulaski County’s diverse heritage will be celebrated during Indiana’s Bicentennial year with two state-approved legacy projects. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski School Board Tours Facility Renovations
Members of the Eastern Pulaski School Board had the chance last week to take a look at some of the building renovations that have been taking place at the school buildings. Continue reading
Offices to Close for Christmas
Many government offices will be closed starting tomorrow for the Christmas holiday. Starke, Pulaski, and Marshall County government offices will all be closed on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski School Board Ratifies Superintendent’s Contract
The Eastern Pulaski School Board has formally extended superintendent Dan Foster’s term through July of 2019. During a special session Monday, the board unanimously approved a new contract for the superintendent. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski School Board to Decide on Superintendent’s Contract
The Eastern Pulaski School Board will meet in a special session later today to ratify superintendent Dan Foster’s contract. The new contract extends Foster’s term through June of 2019. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski School Board Closes Out 2015, Prepares for Coming Years
The Eastern Pulaski School Board took some steps Monday to wrap up 2015 and get ready for the coming years. They approved the final fund transfers and claim payments to close out the 2015 budget and approved the school calendars for 2016-2017 and 2017-2018. Continue reading
Winamac Council Approves Lawnmower Purchase
The Town of Winamac has approved the purchase of a new lawnmower. Continue reading
Winamac Couple Arrested on Heroin Charges
A man and woman from Winamac are jailed in Fulton County following a narcotics investigation. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski School Board Approves Technology Upgrades
Some technology upgrades will soon be coming to Eastern Pulaski Community School buildings. The school board Monday approved the purchase of 85 IW2 Wireless Interactive Whiteboard Systems. Continue reading